Pesto
When I think of pesto, I think green, as in parsley, cilantro, and basil. Pesto is the ultimate Italian spread and another way to use fresh vegetables hiding in a refrigerator near you. A classic pesto might involve basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan cheese, but if you are like us, you may […]
What’s In Your Food?
Reading the food label and ingredients list on packaged products can be daunting. Many of the items in today’s food supply are synthetic chemicals, and the safety of these non-foods on our health is questionable. As a general rule, if the food doesn’t grow in the ground or, if you are a meat eater, ever […]
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is a type of wild cabbage with attributes similar to Brussel’s sprouts, collard greens, or Savory cabbage. This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked and is a fine addition to soups and casseroles. Kohlrabi delivers almost the entire day’s worth of Vitamin C (based on a 2,000-calorie diet). It is also a source […]
The Power of Words
Grandson Jack’s socked foot landed in his mouth the moment he learned to take off his shoes. I watched him, marveling at his flexibility. The only way I can get my foot into my mouth is to say something wrong. I learned about the power of words early in life. Words are a marvelous negotiating […]
New Beginnings, New Life
Greetings friends, This morning, the sun is shining. I grab my favorite walking stick and head outdoors. After the long winter, I relish the Ohio spring. I would happily bypass those environmental challenges – sleet, snow, hail, and ice; but alas, we would not have the wonders of spring without the brutality of winter. Spring […]
Looking Forward to Williamsburg Virginia
Hello, seems like a long time. It has been a long time, a couple of years too long. A serious amount of time, hiding from diseases. Small things that cause enormous problems. It put the country, the world in extreme turmoil. Politics were just like the disease, they caused enormous problems that just would not […]